Toyota Prius

Updating the Prius GPS
Has anyone had their Prius GPS system updated recently? What's the cost and are there less expensive alternatives via non-dealer service facilities? TKM ... 19 May 2010 14:57

Prius upgrades for the next generation
Possible Upgrades for the Prius ======================= have a plug-in option increase electric motor power 2x (use lighter rare earth permanent magnets) increase traction battery power capacity 2x (use li-ion polymer ) increase ICE power output efficiency by 33% (VTEC + variable cylinder) increase approximate... 20 May 2010 01:58

Lexus HS Under Performing Sales Target
That's too bad. Lexus is the great Buick that the old GM couldn't build. "U.S. sales of the Lexus HS 250h, the first dedicated hybrid-electric vehicle from Toyota Motor Corp.’s luxury division, are running below target with 1,076 deliveries in April, according to Ward’s data. Lexus had hoped to sell 20,000-22,... 10 May 2010 23:15

Toyota to recall 50,000 2003 Sequoia SUVs
Not another recall! Toyota is becoming like the Old Detroit. No wonder their cars are running out of control. "Toyota will recall some 50,000 Sequoia sport-utility vehicles from the 2003 model year to fix traction controls that unexpectedly switch on – the automaker’s eighth recall in the United States this year.... 1 May 2010 16:34

should keylless Prius switch itself off?
In article <a8map5d0gk3tbqudveprro19furuut5csj(a)4ax.com>, John Oliver <jdoliver(a)westnet.com.au> wrote: I have a 2007 Prius with keyless entry and start. I had it parked in P and the parking brake set. I came out some hours later and found the engine still running even though the key was out of ra... 29 Apr 2010 09:02

How to charge the battery?
Jeez, c'mon, guys, play nice. Nobody was born knowing this stuff. urod, you should always lock the car when you leave it. If you have left the lights on or a door ajar the car will give a long warning beep. For infinite details about the Prius see http://priuschat.com ... 28 Apr 2010 09:31

Finally have one! :-)
In article <I4-dnREa5_96qG_XnZ2dnUVZ_jKdnZ2d(a)giganews.com>, "Cathy" <clfr(a)roadrunner.com> wrote: Cathy Woo hoo! See you at http://priuschat.com ... 28 Apr 2010 09:31

GPS mounting location
Where is the best place to mount GPS (e.g. TomTom 130/Garmin 265WT) on a 2010 Prius dash? Which is better a suction cup window mount or a adhesive dash mount? Thanks. Walter . ... 18 May 2010 18:11

OKAY, SUCKERS! The GREEN ENERGY MYTH Is Just That! Uh, Don't Wait For Your ELECTRIC CAR ...
"The electric car is the next big thing -- and it always will be." Might "green energy" nudge global-warming aside as "The Biggest Loser"? ============== "Five myths about green energy" By Robert Bryce Sunday, April 25, 2010; B04 AMERICANS ARE BEING INUNDATED with claims about renewable and ... 25 Apr 2010 14:29

Are these Prius features standard?
When picking up my Budget rental at the Ft. Myers airport (RSW), I allowed myself to be talked into taking a 2009 Prius (no extra charge) instead of the unknown "compact" that I'd asked for. It had a backup camera which displayed in the large info LCD screen in the console, and whenever the car was put in revers... 25 Apr 2010 16:46